Computer Craft Studies Subject Combination
Welcome to NBC / NTC Examination structure (Subject Combination) for Computer Craft Studies with trade code 170. This subject is listed under engineering.
General Education Subjects
| code | subjects |
|---|---|
| 001 | English Language |
| 002 | Mathematics |
| 004 | Physics |
| 005 | Chemistry |
Trade Related Subjects
| code | subjects |
|---|---|
| 193 | Building/Engineering Drawing |
| 194 | Basic Electricity |
Trade Group Subjects
| code | subjects |
|---|---|
| 171 | Computer Craft Studies |
Elective Subjects
| code | subjects |
|---|---|
| 003 | Economics |
| 006 | Biology |
| 007 | Literature-in-English |
| 008 | Information & Communications Technology (ICT) |
| 009 | Civic Education |
| 195 | Agricultural Science |
| 196 | Geography |
| 197 | Christian Religious Studies |
| 198 | Islamic Studies |
| 199 | Government |
| 451 | Further Mathematics |
| 452 | Animal Science |
How the Computer Craft Studies exam works
Computer Craft Studies (trade code 170) is sat as part of the NTC — the National Technical Certificate — under NABTEB’s engineering trades. You are examined on the trade itself plus the general education subjects in the tables above, so English Language and Mathematics are part of the same sitting. The trade papers combine written theory with a hands-on practical: expect assembly, fault-finding and software tasks, not just definitions.
What you can do with it
This is one of the most flexible NABTEB trades because every Nigerian business now runs on computers. Common paths:
- Work immediately: computer repair and maintenance, IT support in schools and offices, running a business centre, hardware sales and servicing.
- Polytechnic: ND in Computer Science, Computer Engineering Technology or related programmes.
- University: the NTC counts as an O’level equivalent to WAEC/NECO, so with credit passes (including English and Mathematics) plus UTME you can apply for computing courses. See how universities treat NABTEB certificates.
Common questions
Is Computer Craft Studies the same as Data Processing? No. Data Processing is a WAEC/NECO subject; Computer Craft Studies is a full NABTEB trade with a heavier hardware and practical component.
Do I need my own computer to pass? No, practicals are done on centre equipment — but any hands-on practice you can get before the exam pays off directly in the practical paper.
What grade do I need? A1–C6 in your papers are credit passes. The full scale is explained in the grading guide.